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Winter driving tips...
« on: November 28, 2006, 11:57:53 AM »
Prepare yourself if you are not use to driving in Canadian winter conditions.

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Re: Winter driving tips...
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2006, 09:13:38 PM »
Isn't there a law that prohibit loose flying object from your car? It could be a ticket-able offense.

Driving tip #2: Turn "ON" your lights. What does your common sense tells you? Turn on your lights at night? What about a dark day? Grey day? Foggy days? Familiarize yourself with the car. There are so many people I talk to don't even know how to turn on their fog lights. They know they have it. But they just don't bother. While other knows it is there, but why bother. Some may say I can't see too well while driving at night. But did you turn all your lights on? That may help. While some cannot tell between headlights and high beam. You don't turn on your high beam until you see absolutely no lights shining towards you.

Some car have rear fog lights. While I was taking a long highway trip in severe weather for several days. People come up to me saying, "hey, you have a burnt out tail light". I know I don't have a burnt out tail light. But rather, I have a real bright rear fog light on the driver-side that is doing its job. Taking attention from other drivers in fog, heavy rain, and show. Why do intelligent car manufacturer have it in their car? Why do intelligent drivers turn it on? It is so that you will notice this bright object, and you won't run into it. Do you know if your car have rear fog lights? There is a reason why you only have rear fog lights on the driver's side in a country where it is left hand drive. And vice-verse.

There is a law to have all running lights visible at all times. I.E. headlights, signal lights, and brake lights. It is the drivers responsibility to know this and ensure it is functioning during your operation. Your license plates are also required to be visible.

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Re: Winter driving tips...
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2007, 04:03:31 PM »
Smooth on the throttle when accelerate from stand still. Even if your car is equipped with traction control or ESP. Once traction is broken, everything will have to work that much harder to get the car rolling. So gently ease pressing on the accelerator paddle. Especially on incline situation.